Jurgen Klopp to Take on New Role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier awards former FC Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany at Bellevue Palace to mark the unification day in Berlin, October 1, 2024. (Reuters)
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier awards former FC Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany at Bellevue Palace to mark the unification day in Berlin, October 1, 2024. (Reuters)
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Jurgen Klopp to Take on New Role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier awards former FC Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany at Bellevue Palace to mark the unification day in Berlin, October 1, 2024. (Reuters)
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier awards former FC Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany at Bellevue Palace to mark the unification day in Berlin, October 1, 2024. (Reuters)

Jurgen Klopp has moved on from Liverpool in the Premier League and will take on a new role as head of global soccer at Red Bull starting in January.

Red Bull said in a statement Wednesday that the 57-year-old German will oversee its international network of soccer clubs.

“He will not be involved in the clubs’ day-to-day operations, but will provide strategic vision, supporting individual sporting directors in advancing the Red Bull philosophy,” the statement said.

Klopp led Liverpool to seven major trophies in his nearly nine years at Anfield ending in May of this year.



Riyadh Season Becomes Official Sponsor of La Liga

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) logo
The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) logo
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Riyadh Season Becomes Official Sponsor of La Liga

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) logo
The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) logo

Riyadh Season has signed a three-season partnership agreement with the Spanish football league, La Liga, making Riyadh Season the league's official sponsor.

La Liga is considered one of the strongest leagues in the world.

The agreement was signed by General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chief Executive Engineer Faisal Bafarat, and La Liga president Javier Tebas, the Saudi Press Agency reported Tuesday.

The partnership represents a significant step in Riyadh Season's journey towards global reach. The season aims to provide exceptional events that position the Kingdom as a leading global entertainment destination, with generous support from the wise leadership for the entertainment sector and various other sectors, SPA said.

The partnership, which is part of Riyadh Season's global presence, aims to organize promotional activities and events for both brands and implement joint initiatives between the two parties. The focus will be on football fans and visitors to Riyadh Season, enhancing the season's attractiveness as a global destination.

La Liga’s Tebas affirmed the Kingdom's importance as a strategic region for the league. He pointed to the great passion that football fans in Saudi Arabia have for the Spanish league and added that the league seeks to enhance the growth of the sports and entertainment industry in the Kingdom by supporting distinguished initiatives such as Riyadh Season.

La Liga global ambassador David Villa expressed his confidence that the partnership with Saudi Arabia will open new horizons for cooperation. He stressed that football in the Kingdom has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years, making it an ideal partner.